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“I will change my method of teaching.” Photo journal from entrepreneurship training

As part of the Kilimanjaro VET project activities, a train the trainers course was conducted in Mawella VTC. Teachers from 6 Tanzanian VET centres experienced entrepreneurship studies methods they promise to add into their teacher’s toolboxes. Here’s the photo overview of training conducted by the team of facilitators from Kuressaare Ametikool, Estonia in February 2025: […]

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Mitenkähän paljon ihmiset voivat oppia toisiltaan vain olemassa yhdessä?

Mitenkähän paljon ihminen voi oppia toisilta ihmisiltä vain olemalla heidän kanssaan, keskustelemalla, syömällä, nauramalla ja vierailemalla toistensa luona? Meidän vastauksemme tähän kysymykseen on yksiselitteinen: oppia voi loputtomasti! Kävimme keväällä 2024 Moshissa ammatillisen koulutuksen opettajien kouluttajina. Totesimme silloin, että eniten oppia ja osaamista hankimme me kouluttajat, eivät koulutettavat opettajat. ( https://oamkjournal.oamk.fi/2024/shared-horizons-in-tanzania-why-we-need-each-other/ ) Samanlainen kokemus meillä on […]

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Tanzanian partners learned about entrepreneurship and AI in Estonia

From 16.-20. of Sept 2024 Tanzanian project partners took part of a study visit to Saaremaa island, Estonia where among other things they learned about small businesses and AI. Week before the visitors were hosted by Kilimanjaro VET partners in Oulu. Here is a photo report from the memorable week full of new things and […]

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Tanzanian teachers learned a lot from Oulu

Kilimanjaro VET project’s Tanzanian partners visited Oulu from September 9th to 14th, 2024. Here’s a photo report of the fruitful study visit. Photos by Kilimanjaro VET project consortium. Report prepared by Johanna Pelkonen (OSAO). Consent for photography was obtained at the time the photos were taken.

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Creating a common understanding of the concept of “competence”

Kimmo Kuortti and Iiris Happo from OAMK (Oulu University of Applied Sciences) share their experiences and emotions from the Kilimanjaro VET project. Here’s a short quote from their story: “..the core group of eight teachers have been working together in webinars designed to create a common understanding of the concept of “competence”, what it means […]

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Successful meeting sets the stage for summer

On 6th of June the Kilimanjaro VET partners held a successful online consortium meeting, discussing key updates and plans for the coming months. „We’ve been having really good and very nice webinars,” explained OAMK’s Kimmo Kuortti on the progress done in work package that deals with improving the pedagogical and digital skills of Tanzanian teachers. […]

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Strengthening Vocational Education in Kilimanjaro

The Kilimanjaro VET project, a collaborative effort between Finnish, Estonian, and Tanzanian partners, is transforming vocational education in the Kilimanjaro region. Focusing on developing the pedagogical skills of vocational teachers and integrating entrepreneurship education, the project aims to enhance the socio-economic development of the region. Key highlights include innovative teaching methods and increased digital literacy. […]

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New Laptops Enhance the Work of Tanzanian Teachers

Thanks to the Erasmus+ project, teachers in the Kilimanjaro area have received new laptops that assist them in their professional work. The 25 laptops distributed in January 2024 are significantly improving teachers’ abilities to prepare for classes, research teaching materials, and communicate with parents. “Technology is growing rapidly worldwide, and institutions that provide technical education […]

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Photo report: kick-off at Moshi

Kilimanjaro VET project partners met first time at project kick-off at Moshi from 12th to 15th of December. Here is a photo overview of the activities and happenings: Consent for photography was obtained at the time the photos were taken.

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Project kick-off in Moshi

Kilimanjaro VET (Capacity Tanzania) will have its official kick-off in Moshi, Tanzania on 11th to 15th of December 2023. The partners have met numerous times over Teams calls. Now it’s time to get this project really going!

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